Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street has once again written about the design process of MMORPGs. This time, many modern representatives of the genre, such as World of Warcraft, are being criticized because, in his opinion, they make a crucial mistake during the leveling phase.
What is the mistake that WoW and others make? The former lead developer of World of Warcraft and the MMORPG for League of Legends believes that it is a big mistake to make the leveling phase so short, easy, and linear, as many current online role-playing games do, just to get players quickly into the endgame of the respective game.
Through various posts on X, Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street explains: “I think it is the experience of leveling that we all fell in love with and that connected us to MMOs. I believe reaching the level cap should be an achievement, not a triviality.”
The new studio of Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street is currently working on the MMORPG project “Ghost”:
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Ghostcrawler presents his new development studio in the video
“We can’t please everyone”
What else does Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street say? The experienced developer explains that even during his time at Blizzard, he insisted on designing the leveling phase as a challenge that requires effort to master.
Ghostcrawler also emphasizes that a good endgame is equally important for an MMORPG. Some representatives of the genre have failed from his perspective because they had a decent leveling experience, but then the high-level content was lackluster. His current project “Ghost” aims to offer both.
Furthermore, the founder of “Fantastic Pixel Castle” explains that with a challenging, long leveling phase, some fans of the genre will inevitably be put off. His comment on this: “We can’t please everyone, or we will become softies.”
How does the community react? Under his posts, the developer is already facing some backlash from various players for his statements. However, Ghostcrawler wouldn’t be Ghostcrawler if he didn’t immediately jump into the discussions.
Emek is certain on X, for instance, that the combination of many classes and a long leveling experience is likely to deter many players with limited time. The developer’s response: “It will be hard to reach the maximum level, but once you have done it, it’s okay to take a break until the next content appears.”
In response to a question from Azikiel (via X) about whether fans of twinks have to struggle through the long leveling phase multiple times, Ghostcrawler answers clearly: “No.” To the player Xarallei, who generally hates leveling phases in MMOs (except for Final Fantasy XIV due to the story focus during leveling, via X), the developer explains that there are certainly reasons and solutions for that.
And how does Ghostcrawler want to enhance the leveling phase of “Ghost”? By (via X) “immersion in the world, great fights that require interesting decisions, a strong social component, and challenges that are satisfying to overcome.”
The German Twitch streamer AlphaKevin has received a ban on Twitch and is cleverly taking advantage of it. The plan of a female streamer to punish him for a video completely backfires.
What was the cause of the dispute? The opinion blogger AlphaKevin uploaded the video “Gronkh is MISOGYNISTIC according to Shurjoka” to his YouTube channel on September 5, 2024. This is a so-called “ragebait” video:
Because Gronkh is a streamer in Germany with an unblemished reputation
Shurjoka, on the other hand, is a controversial figure
The video will most likely lead to people entering the video with clenched fists and expressing their displeasure towards Shurjoka in the comments.
The video refers to a conflict between Shurjoka and Gronkh from February 2023 regarding Hogwarts Legacy. At that time, Gronkh was criticized for his statements about Hogwarts Legacy, but received 37,000 € from his fans in support of his position.
The streamer Shurjoka then remarked that she would also like to have such shitstorms. Gronkh later made negative comments about Shurjoka.
In a new stream, Shurjoka now accuses misogyny: Without delving further into the previous conflict between her and the streamer Scurrows, he believes “the man” and distrusts the woman, meaning her.
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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player
Shurjoka is upset about “dudes making money on her back”
This was the consequence of the video:
As another streamer noted, AlphaKevin has clearly positioned himself with this video in the ongoing battle between Shurjoka and the so-called “boys club”, a group of streamers (via X).
A seemingly direct reaction to this video, Shurjoka filed a DMCA strike against AlphaKevin’s Twitch stream the following day through a moderator, resulting in his Twitch channel being suspended for 2 days. In that stream, AlphaKevin again dealt with the topic “Shurjoka”.
Shurjoka apparently wanted, as she indicates on X, to make a statement that she does not tolerate “making money on her back” and accused AlphaKevin of not providing correct sources.
However, the real reason AlphaKevin came under fire was apparently his video regarding the conflict between Shurjoka and Gronkh.
A DMCA strike like that is clearly against the unwritten rules governing how streamers interact with each other. Because it jeopardizes the ability to earn money. This strike is considered unsportsmanlike because it silences one party, at least for a certain time.
AlphaKevin emphasizes his own neutrality – Omits Gronkh video
How did AlphaKevin utilize this for himself? In his explanation of why he received the strike, AlphaKevin ignored the last video concerning Shurjoka that was released just before the strike. He merely referred to the fact that he has always treated Shurjoka fairly compared to other YouTubers and also “given her points” when she deserved them.
AlphaKevin shows which videos he has produced concerning Shurjoka but omits the crucial video:
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He also emphasized how much the strike affected him, significantly restricting his earning opportunities. He says there was an attempt to cause him maximum financial damage.
AlphaKevin repeatedly stressed how unfair he finds the strike and that it is intended to “destroy his channel” and “inflict maximum harm on him.” He believed he had always been fair towards her.
He believes Shurjoka is targeting him because she thinks he will not defend himself.
AlphaKevin enjoys massive support
How has he benefited from the ban? Ultimately, the ban on Twitch lasted 2 days.
Since AlphaKevin usually streams about 12 hours a week on Twitch, one can assume a “loss” of about 2–4 hours of Twitch time. A stream averages 707 viewers for him.
His “comeback stream” on September 8 on Twitch had an average of 1,676 viewers. In hindsight, he expressed gratitude for the many donations he received. He also gained 1,250 followers in the last 7 days, an increase of 511% compared to the previous week (via SullyGnome).
Moreover, he was able to create two YouTube videos solely from the ban on his main channel that have over 150,000 views. The video about the misogynistic Gronkh has achieved 207,000 views.
The actual source of income for reaction streamers like AlphaKevin is not on Twitch, but in the secondary use of Twitch streams on YouTube.
Using a blunt instrument will achieve nothing on Twitch.
This example shows: One sees from the example that attempts to “silence” a content creator with such means do not work, but have the opposite effect.
Public opinion tends to favor the one who received the strike. The one who issues it appears to be a bully, reacting disproportionately and abusing his power and the system.
Other streamers who strive for a neutral view, like Tanzverbot, express their incomprehension over the entire action (via YouTube).
And ultimately, such a suspension is without serious consequences.
It is unlikely that Shurjoka achieved her goal of at least preventing AlphaKevin from creating any more videos “on her back” in the future. Because ultimately, he seems to have found enjoyment in the topic now and announces that he will “exploit it to his maximum advantage,” as that is exactly what the opposing side does not want: Shurjoka gets a streamer banned on Twitch, is compared to Hitler
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In Destiny 2 the Weekly Reset begins with a new patch for the loot shooter. What you need to know about the downtime and the upcoming content can be found here in our overview of the server down.
Update, 19:14: The update can be downloaded on PS5 and is 329.2 MB. After the download, you can log back in. The patch notes are available: Patch notes for patch 8.0.5.4 (EN)
You need to know today: In Destiny 2, patch 8.0.5.4 starts today, on September 10. This brings new missions, items in the shop, and could hold one or the other secret regarding the 10th anniversary of the loot shooter. You can find out how long the downtime will last here in our overview.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Maintenance on 10.09. – All times for server down
These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via X.com about the exact downtime. It is planned that the servers will be unreachable today for 3:15 hours.
This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:
At 15:00, background maintenance starts on all platforms.
At around 15:45, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
At 19:00, the shooter should be back online and you can log back in.
The maintenance will continue in the background until 21:00.
This is to be considered during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, there may occasionally be queues at login because Bungie is gradually granting access to the servers to avoid problems from excessive server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer until you are back in the game.
The following issues are known: There are many issues that players are complaining about in The Final Shape. Bungie has some on their radar, but it is not known which of these will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:
For PC players with enabled 3D audio the audio output in the game does not work.
When class-specific exotic glaives are crafted, the error code “Weasel” appears.
When playing on PlayStation with enabled 3D audio the audio output does not work.
The slam attack with consecration no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
Heat wave is not activated when gliding or mid-jump.
The diamond lance no longer shatters Stasis crystals.
The wish-bringer title was taken away from players who had previously obtained it.
What is in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will only be available later today or this afternoon after the update goes live.
We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. Because it is possible that the patch notes may change or be corrected by Bungie afterwards.
Anyone wanting to place a PS5 Pro in their living room starting in November 2024 will have to dig deep into their pockets. According to Sony, the improved PlayStation 5 is expected to cost nearly 800 Euros. For comparison: The predecessor model of the Pro series cost only half at launch.
The PlayStation 5 Pro is supposed to cost 799.99 Euros. When the PS4 Pro hit the market on November 10, 2016, it was priced at only half, that is, 399.99 Euros. Adjusted for inflation, that would be about 490 Euros today, significantly less than the price of the new Pro.
The digital Slim version of the PS5 is currently priced at about 499.99 Euros. The standard version with a drive is available for 549.99 Euros.
Here is the trailer for the new PS5 Pro:
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
Luxury device for the living room
Considering that consoles were once supposed to be alternatives for avid gamers who couldn’t or didn’t want to afford a powerful PC, this is a steep price. Even more so when you add up the nearly 800 Euros with the cost of one or two games, a second DualSense controller (which just became more expensive in the stores a few hours ago), and a drive. Anyone looking to buy a PS5 Pro with a drive will have to pay around 900 Euros.
As a new PS5 customer, you should rather expect closer to 1,000 Euros. For that amount, you can also get a solid mid-range PC with an RTX 4060 Ti, an Intel Core i5, a sufficiently large SSD, and 16 GB of RAM. Or a GeForce RTX 4080, without the PC around it – GPU prices are still absurd.
Whether a PS5 Pro or a gaming PC is more worthwhile is discussed directly on MeinMMO:
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is actually the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO, but since the end of 2020, he is also an early owner of the PlayStation 5. Additionally, all predecessor models of Sony’s console have found their way into his living room, although for the first PlayStation, it was still the children’s room. He will likely not get the PS5 Pro.
High price = great performance?
The critical question now is whether it is worth spending 800 Euros on a PS5 Pro. If you have the spare cash and want to play as many games as possible at a constant 60 frames per second with improved ray tracing, you will jump on it.
In that case, you should also have a TV that is of high enough quality to make the graphical difference visible and tangible.
For everyone else, I do not see why one shouldn’t opt for the significantly cheaper PS5 at that price. The current PS5 can already display many blockbuster games like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Hogwarts Legacy, The Last of Us Part 2, or Demon’s Souls in impressive graphic quality with sufficiently good performance.
Additionally, Sony apparently was not able to link the announcement of the PS5 Pro with exciting new exclusive games that would benefit particularly from the performance of the new console. Do you think so too? Share it in the comments! More details about the luxury model can be found here: Sony shows the PS5 Pro for the first time, finally naming the price and release.
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A few days ago, the first trailer for the Minecraft movie was released. Now, the creator of the game has spoken out and revealed what he thinks about it.
Which movie is it about? Video game adaptations have been with us for many years, and recent examples like the Super Mario movie show that they can perform very well at the box office. The aforementioned plumber movie grossed a whopping 1.3 billion US dollars worldwide (via boxofficemojo.com).
It was only a matter of time before Minecraft got its own film. A few days ago, a first trailer for the upcoming film was released. Jason Momoa and Jack Black are featured in it, with the latter even playing the iconic hero Steve from the games.
The trailer was far from well-received by fans and was thoroughly ripped apart. The players’ expectations were disappointed by the first glimpse of the film. However, someone who needs to know has spoken out: Markus Persson, also known as Notch, the creator of Minecraft.
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A Minecraft Movie: 1. Teaser for the Live-Action Film in the Minecraft Universe
Surprisingly Entertaining
What does Notch say? Anyone expecting the game’s creator to criticize the trailer like many fans currently do will be disappointed. Notch seems to be quite pleased:
“Okay, I’m in,” he writes on x.com and adds that it feels strange and quite surreal to see his game in this form.
For a movie about a game with literally zero plot, it looks surprisingly entertaining. I laughed… I think twice. Yes, the sheep got me.
He is also happy about the casting of Jack Black as Steve, calling it “very cool.” The developer was never against a film adaptation from the start. He describes himself as someone who loves the spectacle and is curious to see the film adaptation of his work.
He has a very personal relationship with the game—one that differs from that of most players. It is not important to him to see a faithful adaptation. What matters more is to learn about new and strange approaches for his own ideas.
For this reason, he would have even welcomed a controversial director like Uwe Boll—it would certainly have made the film different. By the way, Notch himself is also somewhat controversial – you can read his story on MeinMMO.
GTA 6 is set to be released in 2025. Recently, however, rumors have circulated suggesting a delay. Employees from Rockstar explain what this is all about.
When is GTA 6 supposed to be released? There is currently no exact date for the release. In December 2023, a first trailer was released, and as of today, the release window is set for Fall 2025.
However, there are now rumors that the game may not meet this date and could be pushed to 2026. Given the significant hype surrounding GTA 6, the rumors of a potential delay understandably evoke mixed feelings among fans.
Now, some of the developers themselves have commented on the rumors and explain whether they are accurate based on current knowledge.
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Good News and Bad News
What do the developers say? Gaming journalist Jason Schreier stated in a post on x.com that he was confronted with the rumors of a delay in the past few days. Subsequently, he spoke with six employees from Rockstar Games to learn more.
The good news: The employees claimed to have heard nothing of a delay. Schreier specifies that the employees he spoke with were not “informed” about any delay. It is quite possible that the upper management decided on a delay months ago, but this was not communicated internally.
However, there is also bad news: Schreier emphasizes in his post that this reassurance may only apply to the current state of development. After all, GTA 6 is a large, ambitious game. It cannot be ruled out that there could still be delays in the future.
The current rumors have thus been debunked for now. There is only about a year left until the release – whether the developers can complete the game by then and optimize it to their satisfaction remains to be seen. Delays are not uncommon in the gaming industry – the highly anticipated MMORPG Throne and Liberty is also affected.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 brings the Omni-Movement as a major new feature into the game. This is meant to give players even more freedom in terms of their movements. However, some players wish for a classic CoD.
What is Omni-Movement? In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there are many ways to move around the map. Players can slide on the ground, swim, and dive. New, however, is the so-called Omni-Movement, which turns the characters into action heroes.
With Omni-Movement, players can now not only slide and jump forward but in any direction. It’s possible to dodge sideways or jump through a window while not even looking. The only action in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 that works only forward is tactical sprinting.
With the new movement options, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 becomes even more movement-intensive than previous installments. However, this does not appeal to everyone.
Here you can see the Omni-Movement:
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CoD: Black Ops 6 shows the new Omni-Movement in gameplay
Fast, Faster, Black Ops 6
What bothers the players? After the recent beta weekends, a post on Reddit received a lot of support, where a fan asked if there would ever be a slower Call of Duty again. The Reddit user Arkadius stated in his post that the new movement options have intensified the rapid chaos in the game.
What bothers him, he expresses like this: “Slide-Cancelling, Hyper-Mobility – it seems like they want every match to feel like an unending adrenaline rush. It’s fun, but sometimes it feels like there’s no room to breathe. You’re constantly running and shooting, and there’s barely a second to think about positioning or tactics before you’re back in combat. It’s great, but I miss the time when you could think things through a little more.”
Furthermore, he wishes for a “slower, more tactical COD” where you “actually have to plan, communicate, and think through your moves instead of just sprinting across the map.” Games like Rainbow Six: Siege and Escape from Tarkov show that there is also an interest in slower shooters.
How does the community respond to his demand? The community partially agrees with him. Many players point out that with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which was released just two years ago, it was the “slowest CoD of all time” (via Reddit).
The Reddit user GrandPand- points out, however, that even Modern Warfare 2 had tactical sprinting as well as sliding on the ground, which classic “Call of Duty” titles did not have.
TheRed24 finds on Reddit that one should not give up hope: “I hope that we will eventually get a CoD that returns to the classic movement patterns and speed that we haven’t had in over a decade.”
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the movements were slower, and the game attempted to revive the classic experience of the popular “Call of Duty” titles. However, in order to move completely silently, an explanation was needed:If you want to move silently in CoD MW2, there are a few things to consider
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Sony has shown the first impression of the PS5 Pro on YouTube: Included are the release date and the price. The price, in particular, surprises many.
Sony presented the new PS5 Pro on September 10, 2024. In addition to numerous technical details, two other important things were also mentioned: the official release date and the price. The price is particularly noteworthy.
When will the PS5 Pro be released? The PS5 Pro will be officially released worldwide on November 7, 2024, including in Germany.
How much will the PS5 Pro cost? The price for the PS5 Pro is 699 US dollars or 799 euros. The price is without a Blu-ray drive, which must be purchased separately (119.99 €).
Thus, the new console is significantly more expensive than its predecessor. Earlier this year, Sony raised the price of the PS5 significantly: You pay 549 euros for the standard PS5 with a drive. The additional cost for the Pro model is 250 euros.
When can you pre-order the PS5? Starting from September 26, 2024, either directly from Sony or from participating retailers. Sony has not yet announced which retailers will participate.
What is included in the package? A DualSense Wireless Controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom are pre-installed with every purchase of the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro is available as a console without discs, although the disc drive for the PS5 can be purchased separately. The price is 119.99 euros and works similarly to the Slim version of the PS5.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
Three points to be important for the PS5 Pro
Larger, more powerful GPU: The performance of the installed graphics unit (GPU) is said to significantly increase. The chip is expected to be 67% larger, and the RAM should be 28% faster. Overall, there should be up to 45% more performance.
Improved ray tracing performance: The performance in ray tracing is expected to improve significantly. Cerny mentions in the video the double or even triple performance of the old PS5 model.
Upscaling with AI: PC gamers know this as FSR or DLSS, with which games are upscaled on PC. On the PS5 Pro, there will be PSSR, which stands for “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution” and aims to achieve a similar goal: The game is calculated in low resolution and then upscaled with AI.
Are there any concrete facts yet? No, not yet. Cerny only talks about percentage numbers and improvements, without specifically naming the new hardware. Therefore, we still do not know what type of chip is in the PS5 Pro.
More about the PS5: Sony’s console is now over 3 years old. But is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024? MeinMMO discusses the pros and cons of the Sony console and explains what you should consider if you’re thinking about a purchase: Is it even worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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After 5 years of development in Early Access, the full version of the popular building game Satisfactory is now available on Steam and Epic. Additionally, the developers have confirmed that versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are already in the works.
What kind of game is this? In Satisfactory, you build your own factory on an alien planet from a first-person perspective. You collect materials alone or in co-op with up to three other players, which you can use to establish your first transport routes and production facilities.
Satisfactory was developed by Coffee Stain – the studio also behind Goat Simulator. It was first released in 2019 exclusively on the Epic Games Store, and a year later, the Early Access version was released on Steam.
On September 10, 2024, the full version of the building game will be released, which, according to the developers, has already sold over 6 million copies and is among the top 5 building games on Steam. The game already has a rating of 97 percent in Early Access there.
You can watch the release trailer for Satisfactory right here:
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Satisfactory: Trailer for Version 1.0 of the Building Game
Revised Story and New Content
What’s new in Version 1.0? In a press release, the developers announced a “completely revised narrative”. You are part of the “Save The Day” program, for which you have to transport resources and alien artifacts from the planet via a space lift.
In the endgame, you can expect new alien technologies that will further optimize your factory. There are, for example, portals that allow you to cover large distances in no time and dimensional depots that help you manage your inventory more efficiently.
Along with gameplay innovations, the update also brings new customization options: You can now change the color and helmet of your space suit and give your tools new skins and amulets. Additionally, there are new decorative elements for your factory – including windows, fences, and different paint jobs.
When will Satisfactory be released for consoles? According to Coffee Stain, the respective versions are already in development, but there is no release timeframe yet.
In Final Fantasy XIV there is a level-70 boss that cannot be defeated alone, even with a character at level 100 and the best gear. A persistent player took on the challenge and managed to succeed after over 200 hours of gameplay.
What kind of boss is this? The boss in question is Susano, a primal from the 2017 expansion Stormblood. The normal version of the fight takes place at level 63 as part of the main story. The harder version of the fight, Godslayer Susano, can be unlocked at level 70.
As part of a solo-only challenge, streamer and YouTuber RathGames attempted Susano alone: his goal is to complete all main content of Final Fantasy XIV completely on his own. Susano at level 63 threw a wrench in his plans.
What the player, of course, did not let stand – even though it ultimately took him 85 days.
A small spoiler: The key to success was the new class Piktomant. Here you can learn more about it:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Here are the 2 new jobs in Dawntrail – Pictomancer and Viper in under 2 minutes
Susano is not supposed to be defeated alone
Why can’t the boss be defeated solo? Susano’s fight consists of three phases. The second is a transition where the boss attempts to split the arena with his sword twice. A tank or particularly well-equipped attacker must catch the sword while the rest of the group attacks it.
If the DPS check is passed twice, the third phase begins. If the check is not passed, the fight ends, and you must start over. If you are alone, the mechanic and the fight are therefore impossible: you cannot catch the sword at the same time and attack it.
After 85 days and over 200 hours of gameplay to victory
How did the player manage to do it? RathGames eventually defeated Susano. To do this, he had to find a way to completely skip or prevent the second phase with the sword strikes.
This is only possible by bringing Susano to 0 hit points before the first sword strike is triggered. After the start of the second phase with 40% health remaining, there are 14 seconds left to deal enough burst damage to finish off the remaining points. RathGames himself saw the Piktomant, one of the two new classes, as his only chance and asked his viewers for help.
The final strategy from the community:
Level the Piktomant to level 100 so that it can deal the required remaining damage of 850,000 within the 14 seconds with the Echo buff.
Use Star Prism to save yourself with the healing potential of 400 just before the KO.
Achieve the impossible.
Step one took the longest: In total, it cost RathGames over 200 hours of gameplay in 85 days to get the Piktomant to max level. If you are only in Stormblood and especially have to do all content alone to not deviate from the solo challenge, you are left with the Palace of the Dead and Khol’s Adventure Album to farm experience points.
A patch almost thwarted the player’s plans – the Piktomant could have been nerfed. In the end, however, only the other new class was nerfed.
On September 8, 2024, RathGames finally succeeded: he defeated Susano completely alone. Here you can watch the full victorious run:
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The fact that RathGames has beaten Susano entirely alone is a truly impressive achievement. This boss is not meant to be slain solo, and only the burst damage of the currently incredibly strong Piktomant made this possible.
Now the streamer can finally advance the story of Final Fantasy XIV and continue his solo challenge. He will likely need some good strategies along the way. Those who want to imitate RathGames and also defeat Susano completely alone should hurry:
Surprise in the E-Sports of League of Legends. Initially, it was thought that the Summer Split 2024 in the South Korean LCK would culminate in a final between T1 and Gen G., between Faker and Chovy. Because the two are considered the greatest LoL players of their country and perhaps the world. But in the end, another team laughs.
Who was the favorite to win the LCK in Summer 2024? Actually, Gen G. was the clear favorite to win the season in South Korea and head to the Worlds as the favorite for the world champion title.
Because Gen G. is excellently staffed: They have our lord and savior Chovy in the mid-lane, the powerful Canyon in the jungle, and the young Peyz on the bot lane. For 2024, Gen G. has made excellent reinforcements. In the regular season, they played 17-1.
Team acquired 3 discarded professionals from Gen G. before the season
What is special about it: At HLE, the veteran Peanut plays in the jungle, and with this victory, he has achieved his 7th championship in the LCK. He has accomplished this with 5 different teams.
The young mid laner Zeka (21) won his 1st LCK title and became MVP.
What’s exciting is that 3 members of Hanwha Life played for Gen G. last year. Top laner Doran, jungler Peanut, and supporter Delight were all at Gen G. in 2023, could not meet expectations, and were replaced by supposedly better players.
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With Viper on the bot lane and Zeka in the middle, Hanwha Life already had a solid foundation for success, and with the 3 new players, who were discarded from Gen G. in November and have now joined the team, Hanwha Life is now really strong. As the strongest team in South Korea, they now head into the Worlds as co-favorites: LoL: Players stand by their idol Faker, after his reaction to a defeat shocked everyone
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So far, you had to choose in Diablo 4 whether you want to farm Gold or the best loot. In Season 6, you can apparently combine both now. Players have discovered a small change with a big impact on the Diablo 4 PTR.
This makes farming easier: If you silence 10 whispers, you can exchange them at the Whispering Tree for a chest full of loot (via Reddit). Until now, you had to farm Hell Tides, dungeons, or season mechanics for that.
With Season 6, there are whispers for the “Ladder Bosses” as well – and here right away 5, just like with world bosses and dungeons. This means that when whispers for the bosses are active, you can already pick up a chest after two of them.
In the chests, there is not only loot but also masses of Gold. Since Season 5, whispers have actually been unpopular because the Hell hordes are the best farming spot for pretty much everything. One player found so much Gold there that the game crashed.
We spoke with the executives at gamescom 2024 about the future of Diablo 4:
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gamescom 2024: Diablo 4 interview with Rod Fergusson and Gavian Wishaw
No more tormented bosses, difficulty determines loot
By the way, you need fewer materials to summon the bosses in Season 6, at least at the current stage. On Reddit, a user reports: “On the PTR, you only need 4 hearts for Varshan, Stygian stones are no longer in existence.”
Previously, you had to painstakingly farm Stygian stones to summon the Tormented Echoes of the bosses for a chance at the best loot. In Season 6, this system is changing.
With Season 6, Blizzard is changing the difficulty levels in Diablo 4. Instead of World Level 1-4, you will have “Normal” to “Torment 4”. Monsters no longer have levels but scale with the difficulty you are playing on. Accordingly, you will find the best loot at bosses on Torment 4.
Whether these changes will remain is uncertain, as is everything on the PTR. Everything can still be changed before the release on October 8. However, the difficulty levels have been a recurring point of criticism since Diablo 4’s release, which Blizzard is now definitely addressing, more or less successfully: Diablo 4 is tackling one of the biggest points of criticism – This is what experts say about it
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Gaming handhelds are on the rise, and since the Steam Deck, many new devices have been released. MeinMMO introduces you to the most well-known and important gaming handhelds you should know about.
Gaming handhelds are now the alternative when you do not want to play on a gaming PC or a console like the PS5 or Xbox.
MeinMMO presents the most important and best gaming handhelds you can currently buy. The following list is not a ranking; the handhelds follow in random order.
The article first appeared in October 2023. On September 10, 2024, we added the Zotac Zone Gaming to our best list, linked a preview report and a test from GameStar Tech. Additionally, we added a table of contents.
Last updates: 09/10/24, 08/19/24, 02/02/24, 10/15/23
Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X
Release: June 13, 2023 | Hardware: AMD Phoenix, Zen 4 | Price: 735 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The ASUS ROG Ally offers a good, ergonomic feel and an attractive design. The 7-inch handheld also features a 120Hz display and plenty of power for modern games.
Thanks to the installed Windows, you can install and theoretically play any game and any platform like Steam, Epic, and more on the device. In contrast to the Steam Deck, you also get a 1080p display.
Disadvantages: The battery life is very weak, especially the 120Hz display puts a strain on the runtime. The user interface of the ROG Ally is also quite immature, and the installed Windows is not designed for a touchpad.
Update, August 19, 2024: There is now the official successor ROG Ally X available for purchase. The ROG Ally X offers a significantly improved battery life. Whether the ROG Ally X is worth it can be read in the following article on MeinMMO:
The integrated Lenovo launcher is adjusted for touch control, making the interface feel pleasantly intuitive after the initial setup.
Disadvantages: The battery life is very short, especially when you want to play demanding titles. In contrast to the ROG Ally, there is no VRR integrated, and the fans emit an unpleasant loud noise in idle mode, and the full resolution (2560×1600) is rarely usable in AAA titles.
Steam Deck (OLED)
Release: February 25, 2022 | Hardware: AMD Van Gogh, Zen 2 | Price: 369,- (LCD, 64 GB), 419,- (LCD 256 GB), 469,- (LCD, 512 GB), 569,- (OLED, 512 GB), 679,- (OLED, 1 TB) | Operating System: Steam OS (Linux)
Advantages:Valve describes the Steam Deck itself as a fully functional gaming PC packed into the case of a handheld. The device contains not only PC features but also haptic feedback, a gyroscope, and two touchpads.
Most games run well on the device. Hundreds of games from the Steam library work on the Steam Deck. Additionally, there is great potential for emulators.
Since mid-2023, there is also an OLED model of the Steam Deck available. For the same price as before, you now get more storage and an OLED display.
Disadvantages: The battery life is quite short, and during demanding games, the device quickly gets very hot. Additionally, not all games run smoothly on the Steam Deck. Some games require skill in configuration.
Release: September 12, 2024 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with RDNA3 graphics | Price: from 849 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The Zotac Zone Gaming is once again more oriented towards the Steam Deck, as it offers trackpads again. Our colleagues from GameStar Tech describe the device in their test of the Zotac Zone Gaming as “extremely ergonomic.” Additionally, the AMOLED display features vibrant colors and deep blacks.
MeinMMO was able to test the Zotac Zone Gaming at gamescom 2024, where details such as an additional USB-C port and the rear kickstand convinced us.
Disadvantages: The biggest weakness is also, like with almost all other handhelds (except for the ROG Ally X), the battery life. The ROG Ally X with double battery life costs only around 50 euros more in comparison. Windows 11 still feels unnatural and bulky on the gaming handheld.
OneXPlayer 2
Release: March 22, 2022 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with AMD Radeon 680M; Intel Core i7 of the 13th generation | Price: from 1,110 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The OneXPlayer 2 offers good performance, long battery life, and detachable controllers. This makes the handheld somewhat reminiscent of the Switch, where this is also possible. With its 8.4-inch display, the OneXPlayer 2 features one of the largest displays in the handheld sector.
Disadvantages: The software of the handheld is not very good, and there are few optimizations for handheld mode. The price is also very high compared to other handhelds. We’re easily talking about 1,100 euros and more.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Release: October 8, 2021 | Hardware: Nvidia Tegra X1 | Price: 319 euros | Operating System: Nintendo System
Advantages: The Nintendo Switch is a small handheld that can only play Nintendo games. The OLED version offers several improvements compared to the regular version: The namesake OLED display, an improved stand, and the docking station also features an Ethernet connection.
Disadvantages: In handheld mode, games run only at a resolution of 720p and on the TV at least in Full HD (1080p). The ergonomics of the Joy-Cons are more aimed at young players than adults. Some games also run with quite poor performance on the Switch. Compared to the other handhelds, the performance of the Switch is significantly weaker.
Release: April 2023 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U or AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Price: from 549 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The Aya Neo Air Plus is a high-end device with performance even sufficient for modern AAA titles. Unlike the Steam Deck, you get a complete Windows 11 system, just like you know it from desktop PCs.
Disadvantages: Still, the device has some downsides: The initial setup is somewhat cumbersome, the battery life is quite short, and the overlay for Windows is anything but mature. However, the last problem is shared with other Windows handhelds.
Analogue Pocket
Release: December 2021 | Hardware: Altera Cyclone V | Price: 319 euros | Operating System: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Advantages: The Analogue Pocket is a specialist. The small device was designed solely for playing Game Boy games directly from the original game cartridges.
The clever aspect of the device is that it is not an emulator but can play Game Boy games natively. It can not only play the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges but also games from the Sega Game Gear, Atari Lynx, and Neo Geo.
If you still have a whole set of old games in your closet and want to experience them in a new light, you should give the Analogue Pocket a chance.
Disadvantages: Games from the “Game Boy Advance” series are not displayed perfectly on the screen. Additionally, the waiting times for order deliveries are very long. If you don’t already have a bin full of old games, the device is also uninteresting for you.
Advantages:With the Logitech G Cloud, you get a stylish and ergonomically comfortable gaming handheld, especially suitable for cloud gaming. With Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, there are enough options you can utilize on the G Cloud. The battery life is also long, and the buttons feel excellent to the touch.
Disadvantages: The G Cloud is practically useless without the internet. Therefore, the G Cloud is not suitable if you’re on the go or if you have a poor internet connection at home. The version with a SIM card is also exclusively available only in North America.
A long dream is finally coming true. You will soon be able to worship Sylvanas Windrunner in World of Warcraft as the Banshee Queen.
If the game world of World of Warcraft has one thing, it is great characters with plenty of backstory. Whether you like the story of the latest expansions or not – characters like Arthas, Thrall, or Sylvanas are known by almost everyone, even if just by their appearance.
However, this very appearance is in demand, and many wish to look like these characters in World of Warcraft as well. At least in the case of Sylvanas Windrunner, this will soon happen.
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What was found? The data miners from wowhead have already found a transmog set in the game data of patch 11.0.5 that is expected to be available at the trading post during the winter months. The “Ensemble: Dark Ranger General’s Kit” is currently set to cost a proud 850 trader currencies, but it will provide you with the complete look of the Banshee Queen.
The Sylvanas transmog from patch 11.0.5. Image source: wowhead
This is the armor that Sylvanas wore between “Wrath of the Lich King” and “Legion” – the midriff-baring outfit that was later replaced by a slightly more concealing variant.
Sylvanas over the years is shown in this Reddit post:
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For those who have always wanted to play as the Dark Lady and are already stomping around as a Dark Ranger in-game, this could be the fulfillment of a long-held wish.
Is this normal in WoW? It is rather unusual to obtain the exact gear that notable NPCs wear in World of Warcraft – aside from direct loot that a boss might drop in a raid, such as Garrosh and his notorious shoulder pieces.
There have been instances of similar items, such as some items inspired by Medivh.
However, the fact that there is now a whole set with which you can essentially replicate Sylvanas’s look 1:1 is a new development.
Since this is about Sylvanas’s “old” model and thus gear that she has not used for many years, the step here is likely to have been easier.
When will the set be released? There is no specific date yet for the release of the transmog set. However, since it has been found in the game data of patch 11.0.5, it will likely appear at the trading post no earlier than November – or in the following months. Please note that this information is not final, and the price or release window may still change. It is also conceivable that the set will end up in the regular shop – even though that seems unlikely given that it has already been assigned a clear value in trader currencies.
A man scams more than $10 million with a truly dystopian concept: machines entertain machines through machines.
How can someone earn so much money when no one listens to the music? Strictly speaking, “someone” did listen to the music, just not a human. The 52-year-old defendant has after extensive notification by the U.S. Justice Department built a high-tech network for streaming fraud.
This was made possible by bots that stream the music and AIs that created the music beforehand. The only human touch was uploading the tracks to platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
So machines created music to entertain machines via streaming over machines (the Internet).
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1,000 bots for billions of streams of countless songs
How did he exactly proceed? Together with accomplices, the defendant from North Carolina implemented the following procedure:
His helpers created short music pieces using AI – several hundred thousand.
He uploaded these under alphabetically ordered but nonsensical titles like Zygotic by artists like Calvin Mann or Zyme Bedewing by Calypso Xored.
Then he had the songs streamed continuously by more than 1,000 bots, running on 52 different cloud services, over a VPN network.
For this, he created an appropriate number of bot accounts in violation of the platforms’ terms of service.
Ultimately, since 2019, four billion streams were generated by the bots. Overall, the defendant stole about $10 million in royalties.
Why wasn’t this discovered earlier? The prosecution accuses him of knowing exactly what to watch for. He not only diversified the streams over more than 1,000 bots, but also distributed their countless views across thousands of songs. Thus, his actions remained undetected for a long time. The authorities possess emails discussing this approach.
What awaits him? The prosecution charges him with the following offenses:
Conspiracy to commit Internet fraud
Internet fraud
Conspiracy to commit money laundering
For each offense, he can be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison. According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, he now has to answer for his offenses or as it aptly puts in English:
It’s time for […] him ‘to face the music.’
Why is this illegal? The defendant didn’t steal anything, did he? At first glance, this perspective may seem correct, but one quickly falls into an error. For the money he received from Amazon and Co. could no longer be paid to artists who offer their works for streaming. Especially the creation of the bot accounts is illegal and constitutes fraud.
Bungie has hidden a special armor in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler for the 10th anniversary of Destiny 2. We will show you how to get it in our short guide.
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Locations of all armor pieces
Where can I find the armor? The armor is hidden in five different chests. These are Cayde’s hideouts that you need to check. The good news is that you don’t have to grind for the armor. All armor pieces and chests are located in the landing zone “The Lost City” in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler. Travel there.
In Esoterickk’s video, you will find all the locations:
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Are there ornaments? Yes, there are, but you need to unlock them first. If you have collected a full set for a class, you need to go to your Triumphs. Open the seal of “Legend” and claim the Triumph “Cayde’s Hideouts.”
Now you can fly to the Tower and interact with the special goods terminal near the Cryptarch. You will see the “10th Anniversary” reward package there. Collect it and open the package in your inventory. This way, you will receive all ornaments for your class without having to spend synthetic materials.
After a few days in early access, Space Marine 2 was released on September 9 for all players on PC, PS5, and Xbox. The new marines dive headfirst into the fray – and overestimate themselves considerably. A more experienced player advises: ‘Take it slow.’
This is how Space Marine 2 starts:
On September 9, Space Marine 2 was released. Those who purchased the Deluxe or Ultra version could even play as early as September 5. Here you can find all the information about the release.
On Steam alone, Space Marine 2 had nearly 100,000 players at launch (via steamcharts) and a rating of ‘very positive’ at 80%. Reviews praise Space Marine 2 especially for its gameplay.
Although the massive lore of Warhammer 40k lies behind Space Marine 2, you don’t need to know it to have fun. Just run in and slash works too. If you still want to know more, you can find the optimal summary of the lore for Space Marine 2 here.
This is the error: Space Marine 2 offers four difficulty levels in the campaign and in the ‘Operations’ or missions, that is, the coop PvE mode. The highest difficulty level is Angel of Death (campaign) or Merciless (PvE).
On Reddit, a Space Marine who could play earlier advises: ‘Don’t rush into the merciless difficulty with level 1. You will absolutely get wrecked. End of story. Take your time, work your way up. For the Emperor!’
The difficulties in the coop mode have specific level recommendations. ‘Minimal’ is intended for level 1, but ‘Merciless’ is only for level 15. Many new players don’t seem to care about that.
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“Cannot find players on lowest difficulty”
In the comments, users say that it is almost impossible to find players on the lowest difficulty. There is no one to join you or whom you can join: ‘I’ve been trying this for an hour but it seems no one does that.’
There is no shame in working your way up from the bottom – especially since it is important to level your class and weapon first. With a completely fresh character, you can’t do anything on Merciless anyway.
Others report that even on the second highest difficulty they are still taking hits – or that they kick players below the level recommendation for Merciless outright. It’s so harsh that you can hardly succeed without the appropriate equipment: ‘Even if you have experience with a max-level character, you lack the strong perks of your class.’
It is simply not or only difficult to complete the missions if one or more Space Marines are not strong enough for the number of enemies.
The power sources have now been occupied by the first Dyna bosses, after they were empty before and only had Dyna particles for you.
However, you can also enter the duels now. We summarize some important things that you should keep in mind regarding this feature.
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The most important information about Dyna battles in Pokémon GO
We collect important questions and answers regarding the new feature here.
1. How do I play a Dyna battle? Go to a power source where a boss is sitting. You can find these in the “Nearby” screen of Pokémon GO in a new tab.
To participate, you need the corresponding Dyna particles as well as three Pokémon for the battle. At least one of them must be able to use a Dynamax form.
Up to four players can play together, but you can also compete with fewer players. If you lose early, you can cheer on the other players until the end of the battle and thus reinforce them.
During the battle, you fill a bar that allows you to perform the Dynamaxing.
2. Are there Dyna battles as remote raids? No, you must compete on-site.
3. Who are the Dyna bosses? Currently, they are Glumanda, Bisasam, Schiggy, Wolly, and Raffel.
4. Are these Dyna bosses difficult? As of now, you can easily defeat Glumanda, Bisasam and Schiggy solo with Wolly or Raffel from your research. More difficult bosses are expected to come – the first is already coming in the Psycho-Spektakel event.
5. Can Dyna Pokémon be shiny? Yes, Dyna Pokémon can be shiny. As always, luck is required.
6. How many Dyna particles do I need? This varies based on the boss strength, but for the currently available bosses, 250 Dyna particles apply. These are only consumed when you have won the battle.
8. What are the rewards for Dyna battles? These include items such as Golden Raspberries, instant and charge TMs, special candies, and other items, like revives. Players in the community also reported that XL special candies may be included.
9. Why should I leave a Pokémon after the battle? You can leave Pokémon at the power source after defeating the boss. For this, all other players who compete at the power source receive a bonus for the battle. Also, you get candies when your stationed Pokémon help in battles.
We will continue to update this article in the coming days as more information about Dyna battles becomes available. Please comment if you have questions about Dyna battles – or if you have tips for the new feature. And if you want to know what’s next in Pokémon GO: Here you will find all Pokémon GO events in September 2024.
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The mystery surrounding the identity of “Celebrity Number 6” occupied more than 40,000 people on Reddit for over 4 years. Now, one of the biggest puzzles on the internet seems to be solved.
What was this puzzle about? The identity of “Celebrity Number 6” posed a challenge to the online community for 4 years. It all started in January 2020 with a post by the Finnish Reddit user TonstaH.
In 2008, she purchased a piece of fabric featuring numerous famous celebrities from the early 2000s. The user wanted to harness the power of the internet to identify all the depicted celebrities.
While most stars were relatively easy to identify, “Celebrity Number 6” remained a mystery — until now.
The identity of the WoW nerd from the legendary “South Park” episode was also long unknown:
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Over 40,000 people wanted to uncover the secret
Why is this so special? The search for “Celebrity Number 6” engaged tens of thousands of people over the years. A subreddit dedicated to the search has over 40,000 members. On TikTok, videos about Celebrity Number 6 garnered several hundred thousand views.
It was not only about identifying the depicted individuals but also about pinpointing the exact photo that was used for the fabric.
Featured were:
Model Adriana Lima with a photo from 1999
Josh Holloway with a photo from 2004
Once again Adriana Lima, this time from 2004
Jessica Alba from 2007
Travis Fimmel, photographed in 2003
Ian Somerhalder with a picture from 2005
Orlando Bloom from 2003
To solve the mystery of Number 6, users contacted the designers of the fabric, utilized image searches, artificial intelligence, sought help from influencers, and even scoured the stock photo site Getty Images (via Reddit).
One post shows how the celebrity images fit onto the fabric:
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However, for Number 6, the community could not even agree on whether it was a man or a woman. Names like River Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, as well as Kristen Stewart, Fillippa Hamilton, and Evangeline Lilly were discussed.
But despite many similar pictures being found, no one could determine the exact photo that was used for the fabric.
So who was it? Behind Number 6 was the Spanish model Leticia Sardá, which a Reddit user by the name of “StefanMorse” apparently discovered. In a post on Reddit, he explains that he has been researching “Lost Media” for 2 years. These are media items that are presumed to no longer exist: they are “lost”.
However, the person who found the exact photo was another user named “IndigoRoom.” After the model’s name was mentioned, IndigoRoom found the photographer of a magazine cover that at least resembled Number 6.
The Reddit user then contacted the photographer of this cover, who indeed remembered the model and provided the original photo (via Reddit). Apparently, the image was used without the photographer’s consent.
The model herself seems to have little online presence, which certainly made the search harder.
The final comparison of all featured celebrities:
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What happens now? Many members of the community are asking themselves this now. There are several posts in the subreddit where users wonder what they should do with their lives now. At least: In the subreddit “Lost Media,” numerous mysteries are still waiting to be uncovered.
However, some users are still not entirely sure if the search is really over. After all, with artificial intelligence, a lot is possible these days. Someone has even ordered the magazine in which the photo was originally supposed to have been published to make sure it isn’t a forgery. If it were up to one person, that wouldn’t be too bad: Bill Gates explains why he believes false information spread by an AI like ChatGPT is not so bad
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Although the shooter Team Fortress 2 is still very popular on Steam even 17 years after its release, it is somewhat neglected by Valve. Fans now want to show how much they care about their game.
Fans of the aging hero shooter Team Fortress 2 (short: TF2) want to show Valve how many people still care about the game. To do this, they have now delivered a professionally bound book with the names of more than 340,000 players directly to the company behind Steam.
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Players want to show Valve how many people love their game
What is behind this? Behind the action is a campaign aimed at saving the popular Steam shooter: #SaveTF2. Although Team Fortress 2 still has a passionate community more than 15 years after its release, it has become nearly unplayable in recent years due to masses of bots.
In 2022, players therefore started an initiative to save their beloved shooter – successfully. Valve responded to the community’s desperate call and promised to address the problem. The fans thanked it with a new player record for Team Fortress 2.
In June 2024, the game repeated itself: fans approached Valve with a petition, who responded with a ban wave against bots, effectively doubling their player count.
The YouTuber TheWhat, who organized the petition in June, has now provided an update. The names of more than 340,000 players who signed the petition were immortalized in a book, bound, and delivered directly to Valve.
On X, formerly Twitter, TheWhat writes: “This is a symbol of the astonishing number of people who love TF2 and want to see it thrive.” You can check out the post – including some cool shots of the book – here:
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The community responds with the cynicism one might expect from players playing a 17-year-old game and feeling abandoned by the creators. “Wow, your names will be in Valve’s trash,” writes a user on X.
However, other players express their joy and pride at having been part of such a project. Another comment on X reads: “Thank you on behalf of the entire TF2 community for doing this. We know it wasn’t easy and probably also costly. But in the end, we are all very proud that you have allowed us to make our voices heard.”
